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John Cordner

Image DOB: 20 March 1929

Debut: Round 6, 1951 against Carlton at MCG
Last Game: Round 16, 1951 against South Melbourne at MCG

From: University Blacks

Number: 21 1951

Games: 6
Goals: 0
Career Statistics

WinsDrawsLossesWinning %
10516.66

After training with Melbourne in mid-1950, the younger brother of Denis, Don and Ted Cordner briefly played for the Demons in 1951. He became the only of the brothers not to play in a premiership side. His debut was delayed by a foot injury in the last practice match.

He was described at the time as being of a "heavier build" than his brothers, with more pace and a more aggressive game. At the time of his invitation to join the Demons, Cordner was opening the bowling for the University cricket club with brother Denis. He later went on to represent Victoria in cricket.

Cordner played six games for the Demons as a ruckman. Dropped off Melbourne's list before the 1952 after suffering a leg injury. He instead pursued a career in nuclear science, and while studying in England, Cordner played a first class cricket match for Warwickshire against India.

YearGamesGoalsBrownlow
1951 600

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Notes
Shown as 'Jock' in 1950 media reports.

Media
Age - 07/03/1950, 08/03/1950, 12/07/1950, 25/04/1951
Argus - 19/04/1951, 14/04/1952
Sun - 05/03/1952

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